COURSE OVERVIEW:

Operational safety in high-voltage environments is not merely a procedural requirement but a life-saving necessity governed by rigorous international standards. This course provides a technical and regulatory exploration of high-voltage safety practices, aligning with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and EN standards. Participants will explore the mechanics of electrical hazards, focusing on the prevention of arc flash and electric shock during switching, maintenance, and testing operations.

The scope of this training addresses the implementation of a comprehensive Electrical Safety Program (ESP) that meets global compliance requirements. It covers the technical nuances of risk assessment, the calculation of arc flash boundaries, and the selection of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The curriculum provides a detailed focus on the "Permit-to-Work" system and the formal procedures for achieving and verifying a "Safe Working Condition" through locking and grounding.

Coverage includes the interpretation of safety standards across different jurisdictions, ensuring that participants can manage high-voltage risks in a variety of industrial and utility settings. Attendees will learn to conduct safety audits and develop emergency response plans for electrical incidents. By combining regulatory theory with practical safety leadership, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to manage high-voltage operations with a focus on zero-harm outcomes.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Interpret OSHA, NFPA 70E, and EN standards for HV safety.
• Identify and quantify high-voltage hazards: Shock, Arc Flash, and Blast.
• Execute a formal Risk Assessment for high-voltage work activities.
• Determine Arc Flash Boundaries and Incident Energy levels.
• Select and maintain appropriate PPE for HV categories.
• Implement a rigorous Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and grounding system.
• Verify the "Absence of Voltage" safely using rated instruments.
• Manage the "Permit-to-Work" and "Sanction-for-Test" documentation.
• Define the roles of Authorized, Competent, and Ordinary persons.
• Execute safe switching sequences for HV substation equipment.
• Develop emergency response and rescue plans for HV incidents.
• Audit facility safety compliance against international regulations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for HV Switching Officers, Safety Managers, Electrical Engineers, and Site Supervisors responsible for high-voltage installations.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.